Former Ghana international Albert Adomah has warned the Ghana national football team against overlooking Panama national football team ahead of their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ghana will begin their campaign against Panama before facing tougher Group L tests against the England national football team and the Croatia national football team. While many fans see Panama as the most beatable side in the group, Adomah believes that mindset could be dangerous.
Speaking in an interview with 3Sports, the former Black Stars winger stressed that football is unpredictable, and underdogs often produce their best performances when least expected.
“It will be a difficult group. We’ve got top teams in England and Croatia. On paper, some people might look at Panama and think they are the easiest side, but football does not work like that,” Adomah said.
He urged Ghana’s players to approach the game with total concentration and respect for their opponents.
“As players, the team you think you should beat easily is often the one that produces its best performance against you. That is why Ghana must be very cautious and respect every opponent,” he cautioned.
Adomah, who made 24 appearances for the Black Stars, believes Ghana has enough quality to advance to the knockout stages — but only if the squad delivers both mentally and physically.
“Ghana have a very good chance of progressing. We have talented players and plenty of options available. But it will come down to how the players show up, both mentally and physically,” he added.
The Black Stars, now under the guidance of new head coach Carlos Queiroz, will be aiming for a strong start when they face Panama on June 17, before taking on England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.
For Ghana, the message is clear: there are no easy games at the World Cup, and success will depend on preparation, discipline, and respecting every opponent in Group L.
